This revolver is from the Colt Blackpowder Arms Company's Signature Series. Kenny Howell of R&D Gun Shop, a noted gunsmith for Tom Selleck, converted the revolver from it's original percussion ignition to fire metallic cartridges. The conversion work was performed on special order Tom Selleck's TNT movie "Last Stand at Saber River". The revolver was converted and completely redone in the historic style of the 19th century Colt "Richards Conversion" system. It has a four screw frame. The recoil shield was modified to make room for a breech plate and loading channel, and the installation of an ejector rod. The top of the barrel is marked "ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW - YORK U. S. AMERICA", the left side of the frame is marked "COLTS / PATENT" and the left rear trigger guard shoulder is marked "44 CAL". The edge of the ejector rod housing, rear 2 1/2" of the barrel and the cylinder are nicely engraved with a broad scroll pattern and the backstrap is inscribed "CABLE". This revolver was carried by Tom Selleck in the made for T.V. movie "Last Stand at Saber River". Selleck plays Paul Cable in the movie which takes place after the Civil War. Selleck's character is an embittered Confederate soldier who returns from the war to put the pieces of his life back together and reclaim his Arizona homestead from rebel pioneers. The loading gate is marked "518" and the complete serial number "21262" is marked on the barrel, frame, triggerguard and backstrap. The front blade sight has a brass insert and the rear sight is a notch on the breech plate. The frame is cut for a shoulder stock. The barrel, cylinder and backstrap are blue, frame and hammer casehardened and the trigger guard is polished brass. Fitted with one piece hand made genuine elephant tusk ivory grips. Each side has been hand cut in the early style, flat checkered pattern separated by a stylized inverted "V" cheron in the center. The grips were also done by Kenny Howell. Includes notorized documentation authenticating Mr. Selleck's ownership of the gun and confirming that Mr. Howell restored the revolver and hand made the grips, three autographed 8x10 photos, and an autographed DVD of "Last Stand at Saber River." Complete with extra 38 cal. Cylinder numbered to revolver to fire blanks (in movies) as 38 caliber blanks are more readily available. As well as a very well known actor, Tom Selleck is a N.R.A. Board member and an avid gun collector. Three of these identical revolvers were used in the movie. Two were kept in new condition, one for an early scene in which Cable's wife (the daughter of a gunsmith) gives the revolver to him on his return from the Civil War. In the scene the revolver is shown up close, featuring the engraved cylinder and backstrap engraving "CABLE". Mr. Selleck donated that revolver to the NRA Firearms Museum. The second was a backup. That one was donated to the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Museum where it is currently on display and the third, this revolver, needed to look slightly used for the rest of the film. Tom Selleck kept this one for himself because it was the one he carried most of the movie.

Custom made and embellished by Kenny Howeel, R&D Gun Shop. The blue components retain 98% of the finish with wear limited to the barrel muzzle and the front of the ejector housing. The frame and hammer retain almost all of the bright case colors. The brass is beginning to age, however still has a polished appearance. The grips are near mint with a minor crack on the bottom left side and light handling marks. The markings are clear. The action is excellent. Another very nice piece from the Tom Selleck collection and one of several offered in this auction used by Tom Selleck in one of his many hit movies.